A bulldog has been swept away by a river - despite its owner's desperate attempt to save it. The British bulldog, named Jay, slipped into the river in Frampton, near Dorchester. The owner tried to rescue the dog but the river was flowing too
Officers searching for a missing man are renewing their appeal for help from the public to find him – with an image of his last confirmed sighting being released. Patrick Guinard, aged 66 and from Woking, was reported missing to Surrey Police having
I WRITE about the headline on missed appointments. As a busy GP it is not time wasted. I keep going using the time for urgent script requests and phone calls. Charging would deter the sick patient from attending. We would miss early diagnosis
SEVERAL Dorset homes have been hit by a power cut today. The incident is reportedly affecting Abbotsbury. According to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) power was interrupted at 1.24pm. A spokesman for SSEN said: “Our engineers
A man has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Weymouth. At around 4.30am on Friday, October 18, it was reported that a 24-year-old man was approached by two men after leaving Actor’s bar in the town. One of the men allegedly
Police would like to speak to the drivers of these two cars after a 90-year-old man was killed in a hit and run. Officers continuing to investigate a reported fail-to-stop collision in Charmouth have issued CCTV images of two cars as they would
LOVEBIRDS planning an expensive Valentine's Day celebration this weekend are being urged to think about whether they can really afford that extravagant gift or night out. The warning comes from relationships charity Relate Dorset & South Wiltshire
A LEAD bell ringer from St Laurence's Church, Upwey, is asking Echo readers for their help. Together with a number of fellow bell ringers, tower captain Andrea Jacob is tracing the last steps of a former ringer who was lost in the First World War
Several vehicles have become stranded due to flooding. High tide has caused Commercial Road and Custom House Quay in Weymouth to flood. Vehicles have reportedly become stranded in the water between Lower St. Alban Street and St Mary Street.
REVIEW WINDBORNE CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER AN American acapella folk group who sing about deprivation and injustice does not sound tremendously inviting but as soon as you hear them perform, listening to this fabulous foursome becomes an electrifying
Officers investigating the theft of items from a boat on Brownsea Island are issuing images of some of the stolen items in a bid to locate them. Between Wednesday, February 5, and Saturday, February 8, a number of items were stolen from a boat that
POLICE have taken measures to shut down a Weymouth property suspected of being a hotbed of drug activity. The action was taken in response to complaints of drug related activity and anti-social behaviour at an address in the Westham area. The
A man has come forward following a reported assault in Bridport. It is reported that at around 1am on Sunday, January 12, a man, aged in his 20s, was punched in the face by another man in the garden of Number 10 Café Bar in East Street. He sustained
‘Keep away from the coast’ – that’s the message from the Environment Agency this morning. It comes as flood warnings are in place along the Dorset coast. The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for both Chiswell on Portland and Preston
A MOTOR scooter has been stolen from a home in Puddletown. The incident happened between 11.30pm on Monday, February 10 and 5.45am on Tuesday, February 11. The vehicle taken was an Italjet Dragster Motor Scooter. If you have any more information
A dedicated nurse and charity founder is in the running for a national award. Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Dorset County Hospital Hilary Maxwell has been shortlisted for Oncology Nurse of the Year in the British Journal of Nursing
Passengers are reminded a Dorset railway line will be closed for seven days from this weekend for major engineering works on the route. Bridge renewal work has been planned at Yetminster on the Weymouth to Bristol line (Great Western Railway services
Batten down the hatches once again – another fierce storm is due to lash Dorset this weekend. As the county clears up from Storm Ciara which battered the area at the weekend, another severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. This
DORSET County Museum’s huge inflatable museum has been entertaining families across the county - and the tour continues when it visits Blandford this Saturday. Entry is free, and visitors will be able to learn about and handle real objects from
DORCHESTER Town defender Neil Martin will be hoping to make his 400th appearance for the Magpies this weekend after recovering from a bout of illness. Martin was ruled out of the 3-0 defeat to Hendon after feeling unwell, but he has told Echosport
WEYMOUTH assistant manager Tom Prodomo says the Terras are “fuelled” by their title-winning campaign last season. Mark Molesley’s men have stormed up the Vanarama National South league table this year, losing no momentum from the step up. Some
WOMEN from a Dorset branch of the WI are behind an unusual Valentine’s Day gift to residents - but there’s an important message. Members of Bere Regis WI have lovingly decorated the village ahead of the 14th, as part of a national campaign that
A crackdown has been urged at Westminster on so-called "grey" charter flights following the plane crash that killed footballer Emiliano Sala. The use of unlicensed air taxis, including by celebrities to travel incognito, was a growing problem in
A BUSINESS with its own brand of prams has relocated after closing its separate shop and warehouse. Baby Birds recently closed its shop in Dorchester and warehouse at Crossways in order to relocate to larger premises at Link Park, Chickerell.
A COMEDIAN and regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival will bring his live tour to Dorchester Corn Exchange on Saturday, February 15. Patrick Monahan presents Started At The Bottom, Now I'm Here, a show full of smart and funny observations on his
A CHORAL and organ concert will take place at All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, on Sunday, February 23, at 5.30pm. The Nota Bene Singers will perform choral works by John Rutter, Vivaldi and Bach, as well as other composers. The group are led by John
MULTI award-winning folk duo Ninebarrow, who have impressed audiences across the country, play Dorchester Corn Exchange on Saturday, March 28 at 8pm. With their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition, they have been described by Mark
The dates have been confirmed for Weymouth's comeback carnival in 2021 – as organisers reveal more details of the summer extravaganza. As reported, a new band of volunteers with different levels of experience and expertise have got together to resurrect
NO MEMBERS of the armed forces in urgent need of housing were let a council property in Weymouth and Portland last year, figures reveal – despite at least eight being identified as at risk of homelessness. And the former West Dorset District Council
A NEW initiative being trialled at Dorset County Hospital will allow patients to attend appointments at the touch of a button. Attend Anywhere is a new type of software which allows patients to attend their appointments whilst in the comfort of
A charity is expanding its work to help more people struggling with their mental health. The HorseCourse is looking for the right person to run a new project which will involve bringing a new garden to life. The Weymouth-based charity is recognised
DORSET Council claims its pay policy which has resulted in chief executive Matt Prosser being paid seven times more than the ‘average’ employee is fair and in line with other councils. It says that the pay levels are bench-marked independently and
A CARE company which has been named one of the south’s fast growers has expanded into residential homes in the Midlands. Portland-based Agincare acquired three homes in Derby from Derby City Council. Agincare has also appeared on a list of
